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The inetpub folder in Windows has recently become a focal point of discussion and concern among Windows users and IT professionals alike, notably since the April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 and Windows 10. Traditionally, inetpub is the default directory used by Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS) web server to store website files and logs. On systems that don’t enable IIS, its presence used to be rare, but following the April 2025 update, inetpub appears automatically...

The "inetpub" folder has recently become a focal point of discussion and concern among Windows 11 users following the April 2025 cumulative update (notably KB5055523). Traditionally, "inetpub" is known as the directory used by Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS)—a web server platform typically found on machines configured for hosting web services. However, with this update, the "inetpub" folder began appearing on almost all Windows 11 systems regardless of whether IIS was...

Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 to the Dev Channel, marking another step in its iterative enhancement of the operating system, accompanied by a mix of new features, accessibility improvements, and bug fixes. This build showcases Microsoft's approach to balancing user customization, productivity enhancements, and the gradual introduction of AI-powered capabilities designed for specific hardware configurations. It also underscores a cultural shift in how...

Microsoft's recent update to Windows 11 introduces a significant new feature for voice typing: a user-controlled profanity filter toggle. This addition marks a meaningful shift in how the operating system manages the transcription of explicit language during voice input, restoring autonomy to users previously constrained by the default censorship of profanities. For years, Windows 11’s voice typing system automatically replaced or omitted explicit language with asterisks or euphemisms...

Microsoft has officially launched the Recall feature in Windows 11, nearly a year after its initial announcement. This feature is currently available exclusively on Copilot+ PCs, a specialized category of Windows 11 systems introduced in the past year. Recall continuously captures screenshots of user activities on the PC, storing them in a searchable database. While this aims to enhance user productivity by allowing easy retrieval of past activities, it raises significant privacy concerns...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability found in Windows 11 version 24H2. This alert follows a Microsoft warning that centers on the risks posed by devices installed or updated with outdated physical installation media – specifically, DVDs or USB drives created before December 2024. The core issue lies in these legacy installation methods that, if used, render affected devices unable to receive future...

Microsoft's AI-powered "Recall" feature for Windows 11 has finally reached public rollout after a prolonged and cautious development phase marked by privacy debates, technical challenges, and multiple retrials with the Windows Insider community. This new functionality, part of the Copilot+ ecosystem available initially on select Copilot+ PCs, embodies a substantial leap in how Windows users might interact with their digital workflows—effectively turning their PC into an "augmented memory"...

The sudden appearance of the "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked substantial discussion about both its purpose and security implications. For many users, stumbling upon an empty folder named "inetpub" on the root of their C drive naturally raises suspicion, especially considering that this directory is traditionally associated with Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) used for web hosting. However, Microsoft's explanation...

Microsoft’s release of the Windows 11 KB5055627 preview cumulative update for version 24H2 represents a significant step in evolving the OS through a mix of new AI-powered features, usability enhancements, and critical bug fixes. This update is optional and designed mainly for enthusiasts, IT administrators, and early adopters who want a preview of the fixes and features slated for the upcoming May Patch Tuesday. Let’s examine this update comprehensively, highlighting its groundbreaking new...

The inetpub folder, historically tied to Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) for hosting web content, has become a focal point of cybersecurity discussion following the April 2025 cumulative updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11. This folder, which now appears by default on all updated Windows 11 systems regardless of IIS usage, has a dual identity: a legacy component repurposed into a security feature, yet paradoxically, it also introduces a new attack surface that can be...

For many Windows users, classic games like Minesweeper, Hearts, FreeCell, Solitaire, and Spider Solitaire evoke fond memories of simpler times spent clicking away during breaks or idle moments. These games were staples in Windows operating systems from the 1990s through Windows 7, offering simple yet addictive gameplay without distracting ads or modern frills. However, starting with Windows 8 in 2012, these beloved games disappeared from the default Windows installation. Instead, Microsoft...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570, released to the Dev Channel, delivers a notable evolution in user control and accessibility, with a focus on voice typing, pen input customization, search improvements, and accessibility enhancements. This update also includes numerous bug fixes and stability improvements. It showcases how Microsoft continues to incrementally refine Windows 11 by blending usability, customization, and AI-driven features while balancing user...

The Inetpub folder, traditionally associated with Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS), has recently become a focal point of security discussions in the Windows community due to changes introduced in the April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11. While this folder’s creation is part of a strategic security enhancement by Microsoft, it has paradoxically introduced a new vulnerability that can be exploited even by non-admin users, posing a risk to PC security. Understanding the...

Windows Server 2022 administrators running Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments are encountering a perplexing and disruptive issue related to DPI (dots per inch) scaling when users connect via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or VMware Horizon (rebranded as Omnissa). This problem manifests as inconsistent display scaling where UI elements appear either excessively large or too small depending on the client resolution. The root cause appears tied to Windows applying incorrect DPI settings...

The inetpub folder, traditionally known as the home directory for Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS), has recently become a center of attention due to its unexpected appearance on Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update. While many users and administrators initially puzzling over why an empty inetpub folder suddenly appeared on their C: drive, this seemingly innocuous folder is far from a benign or accidental addition. In fact, it is a...

Microsoft has introduced a notable update in Windows 11, allowing users to disable the profanity filter within the voice typing feature. This change, currently being tested with Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels, centers around a simple yet impactful toggle embedded in the voice typing settings. With this new option, users have the autonomy to decide whether explicit language is censored or transcribed exactly as spoken, marking a significant shift in how voice input is handled...

Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 has encountered a significant hurdle following the release of its February 2025 security update, KB5051987. This update, intended to enhance system security, has instead caused Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions to freeze shortly after connection establishment. In affected environments, both mouse and keyboard inputs become unresponsive, compelling users to disconnect and reconnect repeatedly. This issue has sent ripples through enterprise IT departments...

Microsoft has officially launched the Recall feature for Windows 11, nearly a year after it was first announced. Currently, Recall is available only on a special class of Windows 11 PCs called Copilot+ PCs, primarily those powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, with expansion to AMD and Intel-based systems expected later. Recall is designed as a "photographic memory" for your PC. It continuously takes screenshots of your activities on the computer, capturing everything you do, and stores...

Windows 11 continues its iterative evolution with the recent release of the Insider Preview Build 26200.5570, rolling out to the Dev Channel. This update is a clear example of Microsoft’s ongoing effort to balance new features, user customization, and accessibility improvements while ironing out bugs, all aimed at creating a more personal and efficient computing experience. Unleashing User Expression: The Profanity Filter Toggle in Voice Typing At the forefront of this build’s highlights is...

The recent cybersecurity advisory issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) concerning a critical vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2 shines a spotlight on an often-overlooked but significant security risk: outdated physical installation media. This advisory follows a warning from Microsoft that revealed a high-severity flaw which renders devices installed or updated using outdated DVDs or USB installation media unable to receive future security updates. As a result, such...